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African Wormwood Tea - Herbal Tea - Common Cold, Kogan, Respiratory - Tea Life™
African Wormwood Tea
African Wormwood Tea - Herbal Tea - Common Cold, Kogan, Respiratory - Tea Life™
African Wormwood Tea - Herbal Tea - Common Cold, Kogan, Respiratory - Tea Life™

African Wormwood Tea

$11.95

You've found our rare and sought after African Wormwood Tea! An ancient herbal infusion that is obtained from the leaves of Artemisia afra, a very medicinal herb.

This tea has been used for centuries within African for problems including digestive disorders, Crohn's disease, IgA nephropathy, osteoarthritis, Malaria and others.

For more general use, apart from the rather targeted uses above, it African Wormwood is sometimes used for digestion, immunity, relaxation, general health and antimicrobial.

Studies have since shown African Wormwood to be surprisingly powerful against Plasmodium falciparum, which can be a cause of Malaria.

Note this is the similar counterpart of our Wormwood Tea.

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Brewing

In order to attain the optimum flavors and get the most benefit out of African Wormwood, please follow the below steeping guide...

Water Temperature: Heat filtered water to 100c or so boiling point.

Steeping Time: For effective extraction, gentle steeping of the tea is done for 5-7 minutes.

Serving: Strain and take the infusion as it is or prefer mixing it with honey or lemon, as per your taste preference.

Ingredients

100% African Wormwood Tea
Artemisia afra

Health Benefits

One of the reasons as to why African Wormwood Tea is popular is due to the numerous health benefits it offers, thus worth fitting into your health regime:

Aids Digestion: Artemisia afra may be beneficial towards digestive health.

Improves Immunity: Full of bioactive constituents and antioxidants, it is believed that African Wormwood can assist the body’s immunity system for better general health.

Promotes Relaxation: This tea possesses characteristics that are helpful in releasing stress and therefore promoting peace of the mind which is useful when studying or relaxing.

Respiratory Health: There is ample knowledge on the use of African Wormwood in respiratory health and may assist the individual to breathe more freely, especially if the lungs are afflicted by certain harmful microbes.

Antimicrobial Properties: Therapies that incorporate the natural compounds of African Wormwood have proved effective in helping the body fend off some microbes.

Cautionary Notes

It's best not to drink African Wormwood during pregnancy due to lack of study in this area, or after surgery due to possible interfering with blood sugar levels.

Weight
Weight: 40g - Small
In stock, ready to ship

Pickup available at North St Marys Warehouse

Usually ready in 1 hour

Taste Profile

Aroma: It is strongly herbaceous with camphor-like sharpness and hints of wild earth.

Taste: Strongly bitter with a penetrating herbal character, with subtle resinous notes.

Mouthfeel: Medium-sized with a drying, almost astringent finish.

Finish: It has a long, bitter herbal persistence that lasts cleanly.

Liquor colour: Deep golden-green.

Lovely with: Light, savory foods or taken plain as a brisk, herbal infusion.

Common Questions

What is African Wormwood Tea?
A bitter herb from southern Africa called African wormwood (Artemisia afra).

Is it caffeinated?
Nope - it's a herbal infusion and caffeine-free.

Are there added flavours or sugars?
It is not made of African wormwood. Check the ingredients list for confirmation.

Does it get reheated?
Yes, reheat gently if the pre-brewed. avoid boiling. Or eat it cold. Refrigerate immediately and consume within 24 hours.

How do I store it, and how long does it keep?
Keep in an airtight container, away from light and cool, dry air. Best between 18 and 24 months for the best aroma and quality.